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Mid Century Le Corbusier "LC 4" Chaise Lounge with Cowhide by Cassina, 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century LC4 chaise lounge chair by Le Corbusier with cowhide and black lacquered sliding
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 27.56 in W 62.21 in D 22.05 in
1928, Le Corbusier, Early LC 4 by Cassina in Chrome with Black Pony Skin
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Le Corbusier LC4 chaise longue for Cassina with adjustable polished chrome-plated steel frame and
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 28.35 in W 22.05 in D 64.97 in
Le Corbusier for Cassina LC4 Chaise Lounge
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Corbusier LC4 cow hide chaise lounge. This one dates to the mid 1980's. Cassina stamp to base
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Le Corbusier LC4 Black Leather Chaise Chaiselongue by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This LC4 chaise longue in black leather was designed by Le Corbusier/ Pierre Jeanneret/ Charlotte
Category
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Le Corbusier LC4 Style Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Baltimore, MD
A gorgeous Classic Le Corbusier LC4 style leather, chaise, lounge or daybed. Features high quality
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Lounge
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
frame. Black enamel steel base.
Designed in 1928 this chair became famous in 1965 with Cassina, the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japan as a re-imagining of the LC4 based on her concept of the marriage between human Rationalism and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
LC4 Le Corbusier Noire Brown Leather Chaise Lounge for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Dark Brown leather LC4 Noire chaise lounge with black leather bolster pillow on black tubular steel
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Chaise Longue by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Perriand during her stay in Japan as a re-imagining of the LC4 based on her concept of the marriage between
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
Cassina Lounger LC4 by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Madrid, ES
Lounger 'LC 4' is Cassina’s quintessential chaise longue, designed in 1928, and based on an in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 27.56 in W 62.6 in D 35.44 in
Cassina LC4 Louis Vuitton Special Edition Chaise Longue Perriand Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Louis Vuitton, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vorst, BE
, presented at Design Miami/Art Basel Miami Beach 2013.
The LC4 Louis Vuitton is marked on the base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.17 in W 22.25 in D 63 in
Pair Chaise Lounge Chairs Brown Leather & Chrome Style Le Corbusier LC4
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Topeka, KS
cushions in the style of Le Corbusier LC4. Not an “official” chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
tubes covering the cross-bars of the underlying frame. As with the LC1, LC2 and LC 3, the LC4 is based
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Longue for Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
frame. Black enamel steel base. Designed in 1928 this chair became famous in 1965 with Cassina, the LC4
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
LC4 Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret et Perriand for Cassina limited
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The lounge chair LC4 was designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret et Charlotte for the Salon
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 25.6 in
Original Cassina Black Leather LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier 2006
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Detroit, MI
polished chrome finish over a black lacquered steel base. Impressed mark 'LC4 78651' to chrome frame and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vintage Cassina Black Leather LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier, 1980
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Detroit, MI
base. Impressed mark 'LC4 15591' to chrome frame and 'Cassina' mark to steel base. Made in Italy.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC4 Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
frame. Black enamel steel base.
Designed in 1928 this chair became famous in 1965 with Cassina, the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
1980s in the Style of Cassina Black Leather LC4 Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This LC4 chaise longue in black leather was designed by Le Corbusier/ Pierre Jeanneret/ Charlotte
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
MCM Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise by Charlotte Perriand & Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Plainview, NY
Corbusier LC4 offers a number of seating positions since the top frame is not attached to the base. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33 in W 22 in D 61 in
Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
tubes covering the cross-bars of the underlying frame. As with the LC1, LC2 and LC 3, the LC4 is based
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Lc4 Noire Chaise Lounge by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
tubes covering the cross-bars of the underlying frame. As with the LC1, LC2 and LC 3, the LC4 is based
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 64.18 in D 22.05 in
Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Jeanneret, Tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
, including the famous "Chaise longue LC4"13, the "Armchair with tilting backrest LC 1", the "Grand Confort
Category
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Vintage Le Corbusier Chaise Longue for Cassina, circa 1960's
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand chaise lounge LC4 created in 1928's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Sculptural Breccia Medicea Marble Stool "Throne of Dioniso" by Lorenzo Ciompi
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
base LC.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Breccia Marble
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
have an additional pair of matching chairs from this set, if you wish to create a set of four (4
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in
Black Leather & Chrome Lounge in the Manner of Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Le Corbusier LC4 style leather chaise lounge. Upholstered in soft black leather with foam
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Louis Comfort Tiffany Gold Favrile Art Glass Floriform Pedestal Vase
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Cincinnati, OH
a wide domed pedestal base that gives way to a ribbed body. The body flares slightly as it rises
Category
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair Of iMaestri Le Corbusier 2 Armchair in Mocha Leather by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Corbusier created pieces that expressed his ideas with great sophistication. Based on an in depth
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Ric Deforche Lord lounge chair Gervan Belgium 1970
By Ric Deforche
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
chrome-plated steel base, especially the legs, adds a nice touch to the design. In its original dark
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vaneau Chaise Longue
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
to Le Corbusier’s LC4. It combines the warmth of a wood structure, the comfort of premium leather and
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Lc1 Chairs by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Two LC1 Chairs by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand White LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand Lc1 Chair Outdoor Collection by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Set of Two LC1 Chairs by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 Chair Outdoor Collection by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Set of Two LC1 Chairs, Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
along with other important models, such as the LC2 and LC3 armchairs, the LC6 table and the LC4 chaise
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
LC 4 Chaise longue Le Corbusier by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Valbroye, CH
underlying frame. As with the other models, the 4, Chaise Longue à reglage continu is based on measurements
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
This early production of the classic LC4 chaise lounge by Le Corbusier in a beautifully patenated
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise with Chrome Frame, Natural Hide by Gordon International
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Madison, WI
Le Corbusier LC4 chaise by Gordon International. Natural hide on chrome frame mounted on Industrial
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33 in W 63 in D 22 in
1960s French Prototype Chaise in Manner of Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jenneret
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
base. The chaise suggests the design of the LC 4 Chaise designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Birch, Paint
H 33 in W 21.5 in D 61 in
Le Corbusier LC- 4 Leather Lounger by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Iconic two-piece LC-4 lounger with soft black leather pad and head pillow with chrome frame
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Charlotte Perriand Le Corbusier LC-4 Chaise Lounge
Located in Miami, FL
Le Corbusiér LC/4 11594.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chaise Longues
LC-4 Chaise by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand
Located in Pasadena, CA
This tubular steel chaise lounge with an adjustable chrome cradle and matte black base is equipped
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron, Chrome
Vintage Le Corbusier LC 4 Chaise Lounge with Tricolor Hide
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Wichita, KS
Vintage LC4 Italian chaise lounge in the manner of Le Corbusier. The chrome frame rolls over a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal, Chrome
LC4 Louis Vuitton
By Cassina
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Le Corbusier
Long chair LC4
edited by Cassina
2014
This chair is a tribute by Cassina to
Category
2010s Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
LC-4 Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Chaise by Cassina
Located in Pasadena, CA
tubular steel chaise lounge with an adjustable chrome cradle and matte black base is equipped with black
Category
Vintage 1960s French Chaise Longues
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Authentic Le Corbusier LC-4 Chaise by Cassina in Black Leather
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Redding, CT
This iconic LC-4 chaise designed by Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand is manufactured by Cassina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chaise Longues
1928, Le Corbusier LC 4 Miniature by Vitra in Black Chrome
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
angle/position of the cahir on the base andit is ca 11 cm H.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Chrome
LC4 Chaise by Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early Cassina edition LC-4 chaise longue designed by Le Corbusier. Signed and stamped with maker's
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Le Corbusier Lc4 Chaise Lounge
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Culver City, CA
moveable frame of this iconic chaise adjusts along the base, following your every move from upright sitting
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
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Lc4 Base For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lc4 base for your home. A lc4 base — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 103 variations of the antique or vintage lc4 base you’re looking for, while we also have 22 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lc4 base — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A lc4 base, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made lc4 base over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand and Le Corbusier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Lc4 Base?
Prices for a lc4 base start at $695 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $3,825.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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